LA Four Stars Settle In as Show Business Sports
Hal Bock notes Los Angeles welcomes stars like Darryl Strawberry Magic Johnson Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson. The Dodgers signed Strawberry to a 5-year 20.25 million deal while Johnson joined on a 25 million contract and Gretzky boosted Kings profits with record sellouts amid droves of LA fans.
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Clemson Tops South Carolina With Late Scoring Drive
Clemson survived a late surge as Ronald Williams led a key 31 yard burst to ignite a decisive drive from their own 14 yard line. Williams gained 124 rushing yards and DeChane Cameron connected with Rudy Harris before Tony Kennedy scored on a one yard run to seal a 24 15 victory at Death Valley before 84000 fans.
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Gardocki's Day Full of Highs and Lows at Clemson
Clemson kicker Chris Gardocki, a junior All American from Stone Mountain, Ga, faced highs and lows including a first ever blocked punt by South Carolina. The Tigers defense held and Gardocki later launched a 78 yard punt to near the school record, as Clemson beat the Gamecocks.
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Texas A&m
USC Missed Opportunities In Clemson Loss
USC coach Sparky Woods lamented missed chances as the 17th ranked Clemson Tigers edged the Gamecocks in Death Valley. USC drove early with a 21 yard pass and an 11 yard run but fumbled after a Dingle carry. A later halfback pass attempt to Eddie Miller missed its mark.
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Earnhardt Looks To Write Happy Ending To Season
Atlanta Journal 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway pits Dale Earnhardt in a six point title lead over Mark Martin. Earnhardt seeks a finish two positions ahead to lock a fourth championship and a $1 million bonus. Martin pilots a borrowed Ford from Robert Yates as Roush Racing aims to clinch the title with steady shows and tuning under pressure. The ESPN telecast starts at 12 30 p.m. EST as both drivers brace for a dramatic 500 miles.
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Bluff Barnwell Meet For Lower State Championship
Silver Bluff and Barnwell renew their rivalry in the Class AA Division II Lower State final at Bulldog Stadium Friday night. The teams have met four times in six years for the title with Barnwell previously 12-1 and Silver Bluff 11-1. In their regular season clash Barnwell won 21-12 after a 5-0 start.
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